Add 42/9 and 18/60
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 18/60
42/9 + 18/60 is 149/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
42/9 = 42 × 20/9 × 20 = 840/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
18/60 = 18 × 3/60 × 3 = 54/180 - Add the two like fractions:
840/180 + 54/180 = 840 + 54/180 = 894/180 - 894/180 simplified gives 149/30
- So, 42/9 + 18/60 = 149/30
In mixed form: 429/30
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